A new study has found that natural and climate disasters may be affecting hormones of survivors for years, if not decades, after the catastrophe. Here’s more on their findings. ...

The EPA on Wednesday declared a public health threat exists from emissions from planes that use leaded fuel. Such fuel is used only by older, smaller planes, not commercial aircraft. ...

A new study examines the health benefits of beer in moderation, including gut health and boosted immunity. ...

Extreme heat and air pollution were found to be contributing factors to some heart attacks in a recent study out of China. Researchers looked at more than 200,000 cases of cardiac deaths between 2015 and 2020. It was estimated that 2.8% of those were affected by extreme heat and fine particulate matter pollution, with women and older adults being most at risk. The study was published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. ...

At a Glance A new study from the American Heart Association projects more heart-related heat deaths.Heat is already the biggest weather killer in the U.S.This year is on pace to be the hottest ever recorded on Earth. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Heat is already considered the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. Now, a from the American Heart Association projects that cardiovascular deaths...

At a Glance Daylight saving time ends this weekend.There are some steps you can take to adjust your sleep cycle.Babies and pets can feel the time change, too. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Love it or hate, daylight saving time ends this weekend. That means most households in the U.S. will “fall back” an hour. The official time change happens at 2 a.m. local time Sunday morning....

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. A do-it-yourself air filter that during the Covid-19 pandemic actually works. It works so well, in fact, that a by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that it’s 99.4% effective at removing infectious particles from the air over the course of an hour. “These CR boxes really work. The Corsi-Rosenthal box works against infectious aerosols in the air. The results are really...

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Federal health officials are expanding into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has received reports of possibly linked to contaminated puree. Two new companies, of St. Louis and Weis Markets of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, announced of certain cinnamon applesauce products...

Exposure to certain PFAS, known as ‘forever chemicals,’ was found to increase the risk of some cancers in women, a new study finds. Here’s what we know. ...

A new study found out just how much microplastic and nanoplastic were released when plastic containers are microwaved. While the effects on human health are unclear, the lead researcher said he was terrified at the results. ...

Millions of people across the U.S. have experienced triple digit heat this summer, and while air conditioning is the favored way to beat the scorching temperatures, there is one counterintuitive method you may not have considered. Here’s the one scenario when drinking a hot beverage can actually cool you down. ...

Can you nap your way to better heart health? A new research study in the European Heart Journal indicates that almost any behavior is better for your heart health than sitting sedentary — sleeping, standing or light physical activity. But, is simply standing or lying down enough to make a difference? ...